NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Instruct a group fitness Dance class
Level
3
Credits
7
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of dance exercise movements used in group fitness
Dance classes, and instruct a group fitness Dance class.
Classification
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Dance technique is how a step or move is done, including the form the body takes
when performing or executing the movement.
Choreography in the context of this unit standard refers to how a series of dance
steps are linked together, performed and mapped to music to create a dance or
exercise routine. It also includes the use of direction and floor space and the
creation of feeling or mood.
2
Facility policy and procedure refers to the operations manual or documented normal
operating procedures at a fitness facility.
3
All activities must be consistent with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
4
The candidate must be assessed instructing a class of at least five participants.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of dance exercise movements used in group fitness Dance
classes.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The key components of dance as an exercise medium are described.
Range
choreography, performance, kinaesthetic awareness of movement
and body, musical interpretation, fitness, mobility, coordination,
posture, poise, strength, rhythm and timing.
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1.2
The basic dance techniques required to deliver dance as an exercise medium
are described in accordance with the Dance class plan.
Range
1.3
directional change, strong voice, safe cueing, facial expression,
eye line, strong voice, well timed music cueing, holding patterns of
steps, successful mirror imaging and right footing, physical
movements, feedback.
Performance requirements of dance as an exercise medium are described in
accordance with the dance class plan.
Range
1.5
awareness of arm lines, creating shape and form, muscular
balance, posture or stance, proficiency, strength, accentuated
movements.
The key communication skills required of dance group fitness instructor are
described in accordance with the Dance class plan.
Range
1.4
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flexibility and mobility, accentuation of range of moves, dramatic
presentation, use of tempo, versatile delivery, energy.
Methods with which to screen participants, and contra-indications to look for are
implemented according to facility policy and procedure.
Range
pre-exercise screen, post warm-up assessment and modifications
when required.
Outcome 2
Instruct a group fitness Dance class.
Evidence requirements
2.1
A choreographed dance routine is communicated through instruction in
accordance with the Dance class plan.
Range
2.2
The exercise techniques used in dance classes are safely and effectively
demonstrated through instruction in accordance with the Dance class plan.
Range
2.3
purpose and genre, creative expression, use of direction and
beats, feedback.
muscle groups used, balance or weight transfer, head alignment
and posture, key technique points.
Repertoire of moves used in dance classes is demonstrated through instruction
in accordance with the Dance class plan.
Range
variety of steps and sequences, safe techniques, dance style or
genre.
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Instructor’ role models the technique to the class in accordance with the Dance
class plan.
Range
mobility and style, energy and feeling on delivery, proficiency,
rhythm and flair, use of tempo, posture and coordination.
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 May 2012
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0099
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Skills Active Aotearoa Limited info@skillsactive.org.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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